Android 13
Verizon releases Android 13 update for all Samsung flagships – Galaxy S21, S20, S21 FE, A53, Fold 2/3, Flip 3 and Tab S8 [One UI 5]
On the last day of November 2022, Verizon brings this year’s biggest gift for all Samsung flagship smartphone and tablet consumers. Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 FE, S20, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Z Fold 2, A53 5G and Tab S8 devices locked on Verizon start getting Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update in the US.
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In addition to the newest OS upgrade, Verizon is also offering security patches of new level including October 2022 and November 2022, however, no device received the December patch. Notably, the carrier is yet to release Android 13 for Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4.
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Galaxy S21 Series (FE too)
On November 7, Samsung initially released the Stable Android 13 update for the Galaxy S21 series, which is now expanding to the Verizon network in the United States. The update carriers October patch, and users can identify the One UI 5 update via build versions as follows:
- Galaxy S21: G991USQU5DVK3
- S21 Plus: G996USQU5DVK3
- S21 Ultra: G998USQU5DVK3
- S21 FE: G990USQU4DVK5/G990U2SQU2DVK5
Galaxy Z Fold 2/3, Flip 3
Samsung recently released the Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1 update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Fold 2 devices. Meanwhile, Verizon has now pushed the major Android 13 firmware for Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Fold 2 and Z Flip 3 foldable devices with One UI 5 and November 2022 patch.
- Galaxy Z Fold 2: F916USQU2IVK3
- Galaxy Z Fold 3: F926USQU2EVK3
- Galaxy Z Flip 3: F711USQU3EVK3
Galaxy S20 Series
Alongside the Galaxy S21, Samsung also started to upgrade the Galaxy S20 series in the first week of November 2022. The Galaxy Note 20 series on Verizon already upgraded to the Android 13 OS, while it’s now available for your Galaxy S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra as well. [November 2022 patch]
- Galaxy S20: G981USQU3GVK1
- S20 Plus: G986USQU3GVK1
- S20 Ultra: G988USQU3GVK1
Galaxy A53 5G
Verizon’s Android 13 update also brings the November 2022 security patch for the Galaxy A53 5G UW smartphone in the US. The One UI 5 update rollout has begun for your Galaxy A53 by Verizon and you can identify the release via version number A536VSQU4BVJ4.
Galaxy Tab S8
Aside from flagship phones, Verizon is also bringing the latest One UI 5 update with Android 13 OS to the Galaxy Tab S8 series devices. At present, Verizon-locked Galaxy Tab S8 Plus users can grab this software, which carrier build version X808USQU2BVK4 and November 2022 patch.
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Metro by T-Mobile starts rolling out long-awaited Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update to the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G smartphone. T-Mobile delivered this major firmware update to the A51 5G about two weeks ago, and this short delay benefits a newer security patch.
According to info (via Redditor LightningLuisYT2), Samsung Galaxy A51 5G at Metro by T-Mobile started to receive Android 13-based One UI 5.0 features. The latest build carries PDA version number A516USQUBGWB3 and the latest February 2023 Android security patch.
Sadly, the Android 13 is the last major firmware update for the Galaxy A51. The device came pre-installed with Android 10-based One UI 2.x and upgraded with Android 11 and Android 12 in the past two years. Meanwhile, your device may get another year of security update support from Samsung.
Over the Android 12, the Android 13 brings major refinements, while Samsung included the One UI 5.0 with it. This combination takes your Galaxy device to a whole new level. There’s plenty to explore in One UI 5.0 such as new visual design, improved animations along with a lot of new features.
Talking about visual changes, icon symbols are larger for a bolder look that’s easier to scan. Subtle background gradients and improved contrast give a fresher, more natural feel. New help illustrations have been created to give a consistent look to all apps.
One UI 5 is the smoothest Android skin in Samsung’s history, which was further refined with One UI 5.1. New animations and transition effects make switching between screens feel more natural. Besides, the scrolling speed has been enhanced to make scrolling feel smoother throughout One UI.
For personalization, the One UI 5 brings great new tools so you can get tasks done in just a few taps. Just touch and hold the Lock screen to edit. Customize your wallpaper, clock style, notification settings, and more, with live preview, all in one place alongside a new wallpaper section!
On August 15, 2022, Google officially launched the Android 13 operating system. Samsung, on the other hand, has greatly deployed the major OS upgrade to eligible Galaxy devices as One UI 5.0 and One UI 5.1. Since several Samsung devices are no longer eligible for Android 13, Custom ROM gives you what you want.
The new Android 13 introduces a powerful Dynamic Theming functionality, providing you with more options for customization, thanks to extended Color Palettes. In addition, there are also significant improvements in the usability of functions as part of delivering better user experiences.
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One UI 5.0/ One UI 5.1 is also based on the Android 13 OS. It officially brings the latest OS to Galaxy devices, however, Custom ROMs usually offer features from stock Android. As your Galaxy phone already lost the eligibility to get Android 13, using custom ROM, you can experience the brand new features.
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Requirements
- Unlocked bootloader
- Custom recovery installed [TWRP]
Note: Manual flashing causes personal data loss, make a backup before installing custom ROM.
Disclaimer: All the Custom ROMs described/listed below wholly belong to their developers and have terms, conditions and limitations. Some of the features might stop working due to compatibility issues, therefore, go ahead with flashing only after ensuring everything about the specific ROM.
Samsung Android 13 Custom ROM
Galaxy S20 FE 5G (r8q) – ArrowOS 13.0 | Link
Galaxy A52 4G (a52q)/A72 (a72q) – Pixel Experience 12 | Link
Galaxy M21 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy M31 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy Note 9 – Evolution X 7.0 | Link
Galaxy M21 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy M21 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy M21 – riceDroid 6.0 | Link
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (gta4xl) – LineageOS 20 | Link
Download Links:
- Galaxy Note 9/ Galaxy S9 – Download
- Galaxy S10/S10+/S10e/S10 5G [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy S9/S9+ [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy S8/S8+ [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy S7/S7 Edge – Download
- Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+/Note 10+ 5G [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy Note 9 [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy Note 8 [Exynos] – Download
- Galaxy J5 2015/J5 2016 – Download
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite – Download
Galaxy S9/Galaxy Note 9 [February 24]
Download Links: Noble ROM 3.1 [One UI 5.1]
- Galaxy S9/Galaxy Note 9 – Download Builds
Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+/S10 5G Exynos [September 9]
Download Links
Early builds of LineageOS 20
- Galaxy S10 Series – Download Builds
Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+/Note 10+ 5G Exynos [September 9]
Download Links
Early builds of LineageOS 20
- Galaxy Note 10 Series – Download Builds
Galaxy S III [September 27]
Download Links
Early builds of LineageOS 20
- Galaxy S III – Download Builds
Galaxy Note II [September 27]
Download Links
Early builds of LineageOS 20
- Galaxy Note II – Download Builds
Galaxy Note 8, S8, and S7 series [September 2]
The Android 13 Custom ROM for the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, and the Galaxy S7 series are based on early builds of the LineageOS 20. All the key functions like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, fingerprint reader, sound, cameras, hardware acceleration, and so on are all reportedly working fine. [Credits – XDA]
More Custom ROMs will be added…
So finally, Samsung begins releasing the Android 13 update for the Galaxy A72 in Brazil. The latest firmware comes with the One UI 5.0 version instead of the most recent One UI 5.1 enhancements. Hopefully, the company may not take such a long time to deliver the new One UI 5.1.
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Earlier this month, Samsung announced the One UI 5.1 software, which brings enhancements and new features over the One UI 5.0. The One UI 5.1 is still based on the Android 13 operating system, but you have to wait for a bit more for the latest features on your A72.
Today, Samsung Brazil started to roll out the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update to the Galaxy A72. It brings plenty of new features and improvements over the pre-installed software system as well as a newer Android security patch for better system reliability.
What’s new
The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update brings improvements to the system animation and new visual effects. The company claims to offer a better user experience while using the Galaxy devices along with a natural feel, thanks to visual betterment.
For customization, the One UI 5.0 update makes it possible to renovate your phone’s lock screen in various ways directly from the lock screen. You can change wallpaper, choose clock style, alter notification settings, have a live preview, and a lot more.
The One UI 5.0 applies a new dedicated wallpaper section with 4 graphical wallpapers along with pretty color choices. There are more images, videos, colors, and filters to choose from than ever before. Besides, the color Palette also allows you to choose from up to 16 color themes based on your wallpaper.
For home screen, Samsung’s Android 13 update introduces Stack Widgets feature. You can now combine several widgets of the same size into a single widget to save space on your Home screen. To do so, just drag a widget onto another widget to create a stack, then swipe to switch between widgets.
The Camera and Gallery functions are also getting advanced, thanks to the One UI 5.0. The zoom bar has been condensed so you can zoom in or out farther with a single swipe. In the Camera’s Pro mode, a new help icon will appear, which offers tips and guidance for using the various lenses, options, and controls.
Once enabled, One UI 5.0 automatically adds a watermark to each picture containing the date and time a picture was taken, your phone’s model name, or other custom information. Moreover, the brilliant Single take mode has been simplified and streamlined.